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M3.8 Depth: 160.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Bitung, North Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-24 16:47:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 24, 2026 at 16:47 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Bitung, North Sulawesi (Indonesia). At around 160 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 69 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
160.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-24 16:47:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
North Sulawesi
City
Bitung
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.49000, 125.18000
Temperature
22.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 160 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 160 km
Intermediate
160 km
160 km — deeper than the regional average (49.6 km)
Regional average: 49.6 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tangkoko-Duasudara
    Distance: 3 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia
  • Klabat
    Distance: 17 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia
  • Mahawu
    Distance: 38 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
  • Lokon-Empung
    Distance: 45 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
  • Soputan
    Distance: 65 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
  • Ruang
    Distance: 93 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 703 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Indonesia

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